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Platform Engineer III

McDonald's is the leading global omni-channel restaurant brand focused on technology innovation to serve 65M+ customers daily across 25,000+ Drive thrus, McDelivery, dine-in and takeaway.
$129,800 - $165,490
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Consumer

Description For Platform Engineer III

McDonald's Global Technology is seeking a Platform Engineer III to join their team and help power tomorrow's feel-good moments through innovative technology. This role is crucial in designing, building, and maintaining the API strategy across EDAA, focusing on scalability and enabling API-powered data movement across the organization.

As a Platform Engineer III, you'll be at the forefront of transformative technology, working with AI, robotics, and emerging tech to digitize the Golden Arches. The position offers an opportunity to tackle complex technical challenges while working with diverse and talented teams from around the globe. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining scalable API infrastructure, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring platform security and performance.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of experience in API management and platform engineering, with strong expertise in API management platforms like Apigee, Kong, or Mulesoft. You'll need proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go, and experience with infrastructure-as-code tools and cloud platforms.

McDonald's offers a comprehensive benefits package including health benefits, 401(k), equity grants, and flexible working arrangements. The company promotes an inclusive work environment and is committed to equal opportunity employment. With McDonald's global scale and commitment to technology innovation, this role presents an exciting opportunity to impact millions of customer experiences while working on cutting-edge technology solutions.

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Responsibilities For Platform Engineer III

  • Build and maintain a scalable and secure API management infrastructure
  • Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for API deployment
  • Develop monitoring strategies for platform availability and performance
  • Enforce security best practices and regulatory compliance
  • Identify and optimize performance bottlenecks
  • Provide production support and troubleshooting
  • Work with DevOps, security, and data engineering teams
  • Document processes, configurations, and architecture

Requirements For Platform Engineer III

Python
Java
Go
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
  • Strong experience in API management platforms (Apigee, Kong, Mulesoft)
  • Minimum 5 years in API management, platform engineering with DevOps
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools
  • Skilled in at least one programming language (Python, Java, Go, .NET)
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms and API security protocols

Benefits For Platform Engineer III

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
Equity
  • Health and welfare benefits
  • 401(k) plan
  • Adoption assistance program
  • Educational assistance program
  • Flexible ways of working
  • Parental leave
  • Vacation/PTO
  • Bonus program
  • Stock/equity grants

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